Disaster Preparedness CERT Basic Training Unit 1 2017
Disaster Preparedness CERT Basic Training Unit 1 2017 Edition
Thank You! ● For being here and getting involved § § Education Hands-on training Experience (mock disaster) Stay involved after graduation ● Introductions § Name and neighborhood § Why you’re here § Something unique about yourself CERT Basic Training Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness 1 -1
Course Logistics ● Attendance to classes § Alternate classes each week in Orem, Provo, UVU § Make-up sessions in Provo (special cases) § Come early to talk with instructors (or forum) ● Mock Disaster § Mandatory ● Do your homework § READ the Manual § Complete the assignments § Come READY for class CERT Basic Training Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness 1 -2
Setting the Stage Mexico City Earthquake Dead: 5, 000 ~ 45, 000 (exact figure unknown) More than 800 lives were saved CERT Basic Training Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness 1 -3
Setting the Stage Mexico City Earthquake Over 100 volunteer rescuers were killed. CERT Basic Training Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness 1 -4
What Is CERT? Community Emergency Response Team ● Community: Regular people, trained for… ● Emergency: Mass casualty event, when professionals are unavailable ● Response: Ready, willing, and responsive ● Team: The strength of cooperation and focus “The greatest good for the greatest number” CERT Basic Training Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness 1 -5
What Is CERT? It’s also cool gear …and exciting action CERT Basic Training Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness 1 -6
What Is CERT? 3: 14 CERT: Not “if. ” When. CERT Basic Training Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness 1 -7
Course Preview ● Disaster preparedness ● CERT organization ● Fire and utility safety ● Disaster medical operations ● Light search and rescue ● Disaster psychology ● Mock disaster (outside classroom) ● Terrorism and review CERT Basic Training Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness 1 -8
EXERCISE CERT Basic Training Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness 1 -9
Unit Objectives ● Identify roles and responsibilities for community preparedness ● Describe types of hazards that affect community, people, health, and infrastructure ● Undertake personal and organizational preparedness actions ● Describe functions of CERTs CERT Basic Training Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness 1 -3
Community Preparedness Roles and Responsibilities ● Key priority in lessening the impact of disasters ● Critical that all community members take steps to prepare ● Effective when addresses unique attributes of community and engages whole community CERT Basic Training Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness 1 -3
Government ● Government has responsibility to: § Develop, test, and refine emergency plans § Ensure emergency responders have adequate skills and resources § Provide services to protect and assist citizens CERT Basic Training Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness 1 -4
Emergency Operations Plan ● Assigns responsibility to organizations and individuals ● Sets forth lines of authority ● Describes how people and property will be protected ● Identifies personnel, equipment, facilities, supplies, and other resources CERT Basic Training Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness 1 -5
The Public ● The public has the responsibility to: § Learn about community alerts, warnings, and evacuation routes (community emergency response plan) § Take training § Practice skills and personal plans § Network and volunteer to help others § Give feedback to community § Report suspicious activity CERT Basic Training Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness 1 -6
Community Alerts ● Your CERT registration contact info ● Orem Emergency Alert System: bit. ly/oremalert ● Provo Emergency Alert System: bit. ly/provoalert ● Emergency Alert System (KBYU, KSL, AM 1160) ● Fire & Police audio warnings (PA & sirens) ● Electronic portable signs ● River sirens (Provo) ● Ham radio operators (via ARES & RACES) CERT Basic Training 1 -6 Unit 1: alert, Disaster Preparedness ● IPAWS (cell tower FEMA approval req’d)
Responders-to-Citizens Ratio Orem City Population (numbers are approximate) 94, 457 Number of firemen on duty each shift 21 Number of firemen employed by city 70 Number of officers on patrol each shift 20 Number of officers employed by city 80 Ratio of responders on duty to citizens Ratio of total responders to citizens 1: 2, 304 1: 605 (2017) CERT Basic Training Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness
Responders-to-Citizens Ratio Provo City Population (numbers are approximate) 116, 2 88 Number of firemen on duty each shift 23 Number of firemen employed by city 70 Number of officers on patrol each shift (average) 5. 5 Number of officers employed by city 80 Ratio of responders on duty to citizens Ratio of total responders to citizens 1: 4, 080 1: 775 (2017) CERT Basic Training Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness
Types of Disaster ● Natural ● Technological ● Intentional Examples? CERT Basic Training Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness 1 -7
Key Disaster Elements ● They are relatively unexpected ● Emergency personnel may be overwhelmed ● Lives, health, and the environment are endangered CERT Basic Training Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness 1 -8
Disasters: Utah Valley ● ● ● Earthquake > dam failure Flooding and landslides Storm damage Wildfires Blackout Chemical spill Utah Natural Disasters Guidebook: bit. ly/utah-hazards Utah Cty Hazard Mitigation Plan: bit. ly/utcty-mitigation CERT Basic Training Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness 1 -8
Local Hazard Vulnerability ● Identify most common disasters that occur ● Identify hazards with most severe impact ● Consider recent or historical impacts ● Identify susceptible locations in the community for specific hazards ● Consider disruption of services CERT Basic Training Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness 1 -8
Liquefaction CERT Basic Training Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness 1 -22
Dam Failure CERT Basic Training Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness
Are We Vulnerable to Earthquakes? CERT Basic Training Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness
Earthquake 4: 38 Wasatch Front Earthquake CERT Basic Training Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness 1 -25
Winter Storm Damage? CERT Basic Training Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness
Chemical Spill? CERT Basic Training Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness
Anything Else? CERT Basic Training Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness
Flash Flood 1: 24 Southern Utah Flash Flood CERT Basic Training Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness 1 -29
Results of Damage to Infrastructure ● Police: address incidences of grave public safety ● Firefighters: suppress major fires ● EMS personnel: handle life-threatening injuries ● Lower priority needs met in other ways CERT Basic Training Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness 1 -10
Hazards Related to Structure Type ● Know the main types of structures in your community ● Engineered buildings have performed well in most types of disasters ● Types of damage vary by structure ● Differences in hazards and mitigation between single-family homes and multipleunit dwellings CERT Basic Training Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness 1 -10, 11
Hazards from Home Fixtures ● Gas line ruptures § Displaced water heaters or ranges ● Damage § From falling books, dishes, other cabinet contents ● Electric shock or injury § From displaced appliances, office equipment ● Fire § From faulty wiring, overloaded plugs, or frayed electric cords CERT Basic Training Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness 1 -12
Home and Workplace Preparedness CERT Basic Training Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness 1 -13
Preparing for a Disaster ● Know local hazards, alerts, warning systems, evacuation routes, and sheltering plans ● Consider important elements of disaster preparedness ● Address specific needs for yourself and people you know CERT Basic Training Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness 1 -13, 14, 15
Protective Actions ● Assess situation ● Decide to stay or change locations § Critical early decision in disasters ● Seek clean air and protect breathing passages ● Protect from debris and signal if trapped ● Remove contaminants ● Practice good hygiene CERT Basic Training Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness 1 -16, 17
Sheltering ● Shelter in place: sealing a room § Identify internal room § Stay for several hours § Store emergency supplies ● Shelter for extended stay § Stay for up to 2 weeks ● Mass care or community shelter § Take 3 -day disaster kits § Shelters provide most supplies CERT Basic Training Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness 1 -17
Shelter-in-Place Materials CERT Basic Training Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness 1 -17
Sheltering-in-Place CERT Basic Training Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness 1 -17
Develop a Disaster Plan ● Where will you meet family members? ● Who is your out-of-State “check-in” contact? ● Will you have an extended stay? Shelter in place? Evacuate? ● How will you escape your home? Workplace? School? Place of worship? ● What route (and several alternates) will you use to evacuate your neighborhood? ● Do you have transportation (and fuel)? ● Do you have food, water, and medicine ready? ● Did you practice your plan? CERT Basic Training Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness 1 -18, 19
Escape Planning ● Consider needs of children and individuals with disabilities ● Inform all family members or office coworkers of the plan ● Run practice escape drills CERT Basic Training Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness 1 -20
Preparing for a Disaster ● Mitigation is the reduction of loss of life and property by lessening the impact of disasters § Any activity that prevents an emergency or reduces effects of hazards ● CERT members should have adequate homeowners coverage § Add flood insurance if in a flood hazard area CERT Basic Training Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness 1 -28
Non-structural Hazard Mitigation ● Anchor heavy furniture ● Secure appliances and office equipment ● Install hurricane storm shutters ● Childproof cabinet doors ● Locate and label gas, electricity, and water shutoffs ● Secure water heaters and have flexible gas lines installed CERT Basic Training Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness 1 -28
Other Mitigation Measures ● Bolt houses to foundations ● Install trusses or hurricane straps to reinforce roof ● Strap propane tanks and chimneys ● Strap mobile homes to their slabs ● Raise utilities ● Build a safe room CERT Basic Training Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness 1 -30
Fortifying Your Home ● Different nonstructural hazards to fortify against: § Home fires § Landslides or mudslides § Wildfires CERT Basic Training Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness 1 -31
Disaster – Family Preparation ● Group Discussion CERT Basic Training Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness 1 -20
Get Involved: Help Prepare Others Preparedness requires active participation from all § § Talk to friends and family about hazards Encourage others to take CERT training Ask about emergency planning outside the home Make sure those in charge have a plan CERT Basic Training Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness 1 -31, 32
Get Involved: Continue Your Training provides skills needed to help others and keep skills current § CERT program provides training, practice, and connection to others § Participate in drills and exercises § Study supplemental materials § Talk to friends and family about volunteering CERT Basic Training Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness 1 -31, 32
CERT Disaster Response ● Your first responsibility: Personal and family safety ● Respond immediately after a disaster: § § § Locate and turn off utilities, if safe Extinguish small fires Treat injuries Conduct light search and rescue Help to relieve survivor stress ● Help professional responders CERT Basic Training Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness 1 -32, 33
CERT Organization (More on this next time) CERT Basic Training Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness 1 -34
CERT in Action CERT Basic Training Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness 1 -35
CERT Mission Do the greatest good for the greatest number CERT Basic Training Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness 1 -51
Non-Disaster Roles ● Identify and aid neighbors/coworkers who might need assistance ● Distribute preparedness materials; do demos ● Staff first aid booths at special events ● Assist with installation of smoke alarms ● Traffic management ● CERT training ● Communications CERT Basic Training Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness 1 -35
Protection for Disaster Workers ● CERT members generally protected by: § “Good Samaritan” laws § Volunteer Protection Act of 1997 § Relevant state statutes ● Don’t go beyond your training. CERT Basic Training Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness 1 -36
Personal Protective Equipment ● Helmet ● Goggles ● N 95 Mask ● Gloves (work and non-latex) ● Sturdy shoes or work boots ● Full gear list at bit. ly/certgear CERT Basic Training Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness 1 -35
Additional Training for CERTs ● ● ● ● ● Advanced first aid (also CPR and AED) Online courses (FEMA) Animal issues in disasters Communications (Ham) Community relations Donations management Shelter management Special needs concerns Traffic/crowd control CERT Basic Training Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness 1 -38
CERT Forum (Reddit) ● Easy URL: bit. ly/certforum ● Hard URL: www. reddit. com/r/CERT_UT_Orem. Provo ● Questions, lesson ideas and feedback, assignment help, gear ideas, videos, etc. ● Upvote, downvote, reply to comments ● “Wiki” contains many useful (mostly official) links CERT Basic Training: Orem/Provo Extra Forum 9/12/2016
CERT Forum (Reddit) CERT Basic Training: Orem/Provo Extra Forum 9/12/2016
CERT Forum (Reddit) CERT Basic Training: Orem/Provo Extra Forum 9/12/2016
Unit Summary ● You should now be able to: § Identify roles and responsibilities for community preparedness § Describe types of hazards that affect community, people, health, and infrastructure § Undertake personal and organizational preparedness actions § Describe functions of CERTs CERT Basic Training Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness 1 -39, 40
Homework Assignment ● Review detailed information for Unit 1 ● Read Unit 6 BEFORE next class, do handout ● Discuss preparedness with family and friends § Start the Family Emergency Plan ● Assemble supplies in multiple locations § Home & Vehicles ● Examine and mitigate homes for hazards ● Check out the CERT discussion forum at bit. ly/certforum CERT Basic Training Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness 1 -40
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